Sentences with phrase «by rugged»

Driving over the Clark Mountains from Barstow on I - 15, I drop into the Ivanpah Valley, a long, dry basin of salt, sand and cactus ringed by rugged peaks along the California - Nevada border.

Best of all, Aprovecho's interns helped out with some of the construction as part of a workshop, proving that structures like these aren't always done alone by the rugged individualist, but are as much a product of communal efforts.

From the top of Rio de Janeiro's towering mountain of Corcovado, at the feet of the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, the high rise urban centers neatly tucked along the shoreline are dwarfed by the rugged natural skyline.

(12/28/2010) Flying in a plane over the Indonesian half of the island of New Guinea, rainforest stretches like a sea of green, broken only by rugged mountain ranges and winding rivers.

Not simply decorative, his work married bright colors to raw, rough surfaces, inspired by the rugged landscape of the Mojave Desert, where the artist dug for alkalis to make glazes.

Galway, like other coastal counties in the Celtic West of Ireland, has always exerted an attraction for Irish and UK plein - air landscape artists specializing in landscape painting, who are drawn by its rugged beautiful views and authentic Celtic / Gaelic culture.

The Trans Pecos Quilt is inspired by the rugged minimalism of West Texas with the soft colors of the Chihuahuan Desert broken up by the bold charcoal, a nod to Donald Judd's sharp - edged sculptures scattered across the Chin...

This elongated horizontal field, or band, reveals organic looking irregular forms at the far left and right of the band, like fine grained woodwork becoming unexpectedly unfinished and gnarled at edge, or, perhaps, like meticulously cultivated lands hemmed in by rugged coasts.

Inspired by the rugged, sunbaked terrain of the Mediterranean coast, RiME paints its breathtaking world with a fusion of vibrant colors and moving musical undertones to set the stage for the deeply personal journey that awaits within.

Upon being greeted by the rugged looking «Graves» players can spend cash or in - game currency to unlock cosmetic items.

To this day, archaeologists have not been able to determine how the Nazca created such complicated images, using nothing but the materials provided by the rugged landscape.

A 4.6 - mile / 7.4 - km round - trip takes you to an overlook above Potato Harbor, a potato - shape cove edged by rugged cliffs.

Nestled in the quaint seaside village of Sooke, just 35 minutes from Victoria, Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina is the perfect year - round oceanside getaway, surrounded by the rugged natural beauty for which Vancouver Island is known.

The island is surrounded by national marine park and dive sites are characterised by rugged, coral adorned limestone walls.

The islands are distinguished by their rugged and steep limestone coastlines,...

walk from the train station to Hotel Sumaq gave us a taste of its impressive location surrounded by rugged mountains, overlooking the river.

Travel north, through dense rainforest broken by rugged coastal vistas, towards the glaciers.

Over the centuries many ships have been wrecked by the rugged coastline of North Cyprus and these are all waiting to be explored.

A 4.6 - mile round - trip takes you to an overlook above Potato Harbor, a potato - shape cove edged by rugged cliffs.

Isla Espiritu Santo, off the coast of La Paz, contains striking natural beauty in a dramatic setting formed by rugged islands with high cliffs and sandy beaches, which contrast with the brilliant reflection from the desert and the surrounding turquoise waters.

The islands of the Sea of Cortez contain striking natural beauty in a dramatic setting formed by rugged islands with high cliffs and sandy beaches, which contrast with the brilliant reflection from the desert and the surrounding turquoise waters.

Covering 50,000 hectares and surrounded by the rugged waters of Bass Strait it is doubtful if any area in Victoria could surpass the beauty and diversity of this natures wonderland.

The route continues over 76 miles, passing through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges, including the spectacular Landwasser Viaduct, a spectacular bridge that crosses over a valley, surrounded by rugged mountains and verdant pine forests.

Victoria Bay Beach, lovingly known as «Vic Bayâ $ by locals, is encompassed by rugged cliffs in Victoria Bay, between George and Wilderness, along the Garden Route.

Tasmania is a small and naturally serene island, dominated by rugged mountain ranges, lakes and rivers.

It has appeared in more recent history in the saga of Lewis and Clark, who came to it in 1805 in their search for a northwest passage but were ultimately deterred by its rugged nature.

Newfoundland's iceberg alley is a popular place to see these giants float by their rugged coastline @NLtweets @NatGeoTravel #icebergalleypic.twitter.com/YBdWTVC9 3G

A gorgeous hotel surrounded by rugged mountains yet based right in front of a long sandy beach, the Akti Beach Club hotel is ideal both for a romantic getaway and an a...

In a valley, surrounded by rugged and interestingly dramat...

Continue south into dense rainforest broken by rugged coastal vistas.

This tropical beach is wrapped by these rugged mountains for an amazing panoramic view.

Situated 147 kilometres south of Huancayo, Huancavelica is located in the central highlands of Peru, and is surrounded by a rugged terrain of valleys, deep gorges, high mountains, and winding roads.

Gansbaai's enchantment lies in its dramatic landscape characterised by rugged outcrops and stretching sand dunes, encircled by both sea and mountains.

Monterey Bay's five beautiful sandy beaches are sheltered by rugged, tree studded cliffs that drop into the deep azure waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Woolamai: Be blown away by the rugged surf beach Grand Prix Track: Take a look at where the action happens * Swan Lake: Wander and spy wetland birds and wallabies from the hidden observation platforms (time permitting) Nobbies, Seal Rocks and The Blowhole: Gaze across the rough headland and spot seals sunbathing Summerlands: Observe the thunderous surf beneath the sheer cliff faces PENGUIN PARADE: Watch the magic as the world's smallest penguins appear out of the surf!

Afterwards, follow one of the bushwalking trails to lookouts with spectacular views of the rock amphitheatre circled by rugged cliffs.

Accommodation in Pofadder The very little town of Pofadder lies surrounded by rugged, sparsely populated and very scenic countryside.

Camp de Mar's claim to fame is its award - winning sandy beach, flanked by rugged cliffs that provide natural shelter from the elements.

From coastal rainforest and salt marshes to protected stretches of white sandy beach surrounded by rugged rocky headlands, the trek to Cape Scott brings hikers into the unspoiled depths of the west coast's natural wilderness.

From the unspoilt Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors countryside, to spectacular stretches of glorious white sandy beaches overlooked by rugged cliffs, Yorkshire rail holidays have much to offer the county's 216 million yearly visitors.

The very little town of Pofadder lies surrounded by rugged, sparsely populated and very scenic countryside.

The sparsely populated interior territory further inland is characterized by rugged, often steep mountains, bisected by rivers and their typically narrow valleys and canyons, and dense redwood, Douglas fir, and oak forests.

The al fresco boma, encircled by a rugged wooden fence on the very edge of the Okavango Delta and set beneath the mottled shade of the camp's towering ebony trees, allows for romantic starlit dinners.

Here, we found ourselves surrounded by the rugged natural beauty one expects to see in New Zealand.

Lying on the northwestern corner of Africa, Morocco is a tropical country whose heat is moderated by its rugged mountain ranges and the breezes of the Atlantic.

The west is defined by its rugged terrain of limestone coastal cliffs, and inland rolling hills and mountain ranges.

Be blown away by the rugged Woolamai surf beach or stroll through the retail section of the Phillip Island chocolate factory

Be blown away by the rugged surf beach / visit the retail section of the Chocolate factory (sample some local delights)

After breakfast, we cross over a mountain pass, and descend to Lake Kayrawiri, surrounded by rugged mountain peaks and the great valley below.

However, there is an Arabic city which is set apart from the usual glitzy, contemporary cities — a toned down town of Fujairah which is set on the eastern coast along the Gulf of Oman and bordered by the rugged Hajar Mountains on the other side.